Project Overview

The project could potentially supply up to 10 per cent of Victoria’s current electricity needs.

Offshore wind turbines

Turbines in the ocean can use the strong and consistent offshore wind conditions to provide a reliable and alternative energy source to onshore renewables.

The project involves the installation of offshore wind turbines off the coastline, which will transmit electricity through a series of underwater cables to an offshore substation. From there the connection will extend to the mainland to an onshore substation.

Why the name Spinifex?

Coastal spinifex grass plays an important role in the local environment, helping to stabilise sand dunes. We envision the project having a similar positive environmental impact.

Why South West Victoria
Why South West Victoria

Key milestones so far

1
December 2021

Project announcement

2
July 2022

Wind monitoring equipment installed at Portland Aluminium Smelter

3
August 2022

In-person community engagement sessions

4
October 2022

Australian Renewable Energy Agency announces $1.5 million of funding as part of its Advancing Renewables Program

5
April 2023

Local Supply Chain and Industry Development Study released - learn more

6
June 2023

Australian Government proposes the Southern Ocean Region as a Declared Area for offshore energy infrastructure

7
July & August 2023

Consultation period for Southern Ocean Region proposed Declared Area

8
March 2024

Project undertaking Spinifex site selection process

9
April 2024

Alinta Energy and Parkwind announce collaboration to develop Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm and identify a project area in the Southern Ocean Region Declared Area.

We are here
10
July 2024
We are here

Spinifex submits feasibility licence application for site within the declared area

Spinifex acknowledges the Gunditjmara and Eastern Maar as Traditional Owners of the country on which the Project is proposed and respects them as the original custodians of the area’s land and waters, their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.

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